Senior Director of Programs

Location: City of Yonkers

YMCA of Yonkers Status:
Full-Time (Salaried, Exempt)
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m. (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Reports To:

President & CEO Department:
Executive Office Supervises:

Director of Member Experience & After school Director of Teen Center and Youth DevelopmentSNUG Program Manager Reentry Hub Program Manager Reentry Hub Clinical Social Worker POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Director of Programs serves as the primary strategic and programmatic partner to the President & CEO and provides executive oversight of the YMCA of Yonkers' programs, member services, and community-based initiatives.

This executive leadership role oversees a diverse portfolio that includes youth development, after school and summer camp programming, teen services, violence prevention initiatives, workforce development, wellness programming, supportive services, and reentry-focused initiatives that collectively advance the YMCA's mission and strengthen outcomes for youth, families, and communities throughout Yonkers.

This is a key executive leadership role responsible for strengthening organizational systems, improving cross-functional collaboration, supporting program leadership, and helping translate strategic priorities into effective organizational execution.

Working collaboratively across operations, finance, development, and administrative teams, the Senior Director of Programs is responsible for ensuring alignment between program operations, organizational priorities, compliance expectations, and community needs while advancing organizational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

This position requires a hands-on, strategic, and relationship-driven leader capable of managing complex initiatives, supporting organizational growth, and driving measurable organizational and programmatic outcomes through high-quality programming, strong partnerships, and effective team leadership.

WHAT WE STAND FORAt the Y, our work is rooted in three key areas:

Achievement Empowering youth and families to build skills, confidence, and long-term success.

Relationships Strengthening connections among residents, families, partners, and the broader community.

Belonging Creating inclusive, welcoming environments where all individuals feel valued and supported.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Executive Leadership & Strategic Coordination Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the President & CEO.Support implementation of organizational priorities and executive initiatives.

Coordinate cross-functional projects and agency-wide initiatives.

Assist in organizational planning, change management, and implementation efforts.

Prepare executive reports, presentations, organizational updates, and leadership materials.

Ensure accountability and follow-through across departments and leadership teams.

Program Oversight & Organizational Leadership Provide executive oversight for YMCA of Yonkers programs and direct service initiatives.

Supervise program directors, managers, and senior program leadership across multiple departments.

Oversee youth development, after school, summer camp, teen services, violence prevention, workforce development, wellness, supportive services, and reentry-focused programming.

Monitor program performance, staffing structures, participant engagement, and service-delivery quality.

Ensure programs operate in alignment with organizational priorities, funder requirements, and community needs.

Lead development of new initiatives, partnerships, and organizational growth strategies.

Promote collaboration, accountability, and operational consistency across departments.

Specialized Program Leadership Lead implementation and oversight of the YMCA's Reentry Hub initiative.

Serve as the Site Administrator for the YMCA's SNUG program in alignment with DCJS standards and requirements.

Coordinate with government agencies, funders, and community stakeholders to support compliance, reporting, and program effectiveness.

Support implementation of evidence-based and trauma-informed programming models across violence prevention, recovery-support, and reentry initiatives.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Coordination Partner with organizational leadership to support coordinated execution across departments and initiatives.

Strengthen communication, accountability, and operational efficiency across teams.

Support fundraising initiatives, external partnerships, and organizational growth efforts.

Coordinate agency-wide projects…